DiscoverAll the B's: Plastic Surgery + Pop Culture with San Diego's Top Female Plastic Surgeon
All the B's: Plastic Surgery + Pop Culture with San Diego's Top Female Plastic Surgeon

All the B's: Plastic Surgery + Pop Culture with San Diego's Top Female Plastic Surgeon

Author: San Diego Plastic Surgeon Katerina Gallus, MD

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Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this  podcast is for anyone who wishes they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.

All the B’s covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.

Dr. G and Bri simplify the plastic surgery process, breaking down the hot mess of online information and keeping it real so you’re not left “naked and afraid” when it’s your turn to be on the table. Whether you're dreaming of a total body refresh with a mommy makeover or just want to downsize with breast reduction, they’re here to tell you what to expect in their own special way.

Who are the B’s? The all-female team working closely with plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.

To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.com

Follow San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgery 

Watch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery

Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.com

Your hosts


Katerina Gallus, MD

Dr. Katerina Gallus is an experienced and accomplished board-certified female plastic surgeon in San Diego who loves helping patients look and feel their best through modern plastic surgery techniques.

With a passion for helping women feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, Dr. Gallus is known throughout Southern California for her beautiful breast surgery results and her ability to deliver comfortable, pleasant experiences for all patients. 

Determined to help women of all ages, stages, and preferences feel happy with their breasts, Dr. Gallus offers the full range of breast procedures, from breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction to breast implant revision or removal (explant).

Before opening her private La Jolla plastic surgery practice, Dr. Gallus spent 12 years as a plastic surgeon in the Navy. After helping countless military heroes, she decided to focus on aesthetics so she could help people love what they see in the mirror. Restore SD offers skin care, injectables, laser treatments, aesthetician services, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus

  • Double board-certified in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery
  • Served as a general medical practitioner with the Marines
  • Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to provide surgical trauma support 
  • Served as Program Director for Transitional Year Residency, training nearly 100 young Navy physicians
  • Chaired the Plastic Surgery Department for three years and set a new standard as the Specialty Leader for the entirety of Navy Plastic Surgery
  • Teaches aspiring surgeons as an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University and a Clinical Instructor at the University of California – San Diego
  • Serves as chair of Women Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee and the Ethics Committee of ASPS

Brianna Lempe, EMT, CST, CLMT


Bri is the heart of our surgical team, working closely with Dr. Gallus as a Certified Surgical Technologist in all procedures, from labiaplasty to tummy tuck. She’s the one who ensures every detail in the operating room is just right. Beyond surgery, Bri also cares for our patients as a Certified Lymphatic Massage Therapist, helping them recover smoothly.

Originally from San Diego, Bri’s got a fun side too—she loves online shopping! She’s also an EMT, adding another layer of care to what she brings to the team. Her warm and bubbly personality keeps everyone in great spirits.
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Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri return to close the loop on tummy tucks — the questions that got buried in a mommy makeover episode two years ago plus everything GLP-1s have changed since. They dig into who actually needs a tummy tuck versus who can get away with lipo, why kids in your immediate future is a real reason to wait, what has to happen before you stop your GLP-1, and the insurance question everyone asks and nobody understands.They cover the fleur de lis (and why we don't see it as often anymore), what a fibroid diagnosis means for surgery timing, exactly what happens to your belly button, and a rapid fire round of myth-or-reality.Plus: Kylie Jenner wants bigger implants, Dolly Parton, cadaver-derived fat injectables, the Poppi soda founder's post-weight-loss journey, and Lady Gaga's fiance's very interesting biotech company.Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus.Trending stories:Rolling Out, Kylie Jenner reveals plans for bigger breast implantsYahoo Entertainment, 'Shark Tank' Millionaire Gets Plastic Surgery After Dramatic Weight LossYahoo Entertainment, Fans Defend Lady Gaga's Fiance Over His Controversial Startup Using Discarded Human Skin For Beauty and Health ResearchQuestions answered by this episode:What is the difference between a tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction?Can you get a tummy tuck if you plan to have kids?How long do you have to stop GLP-1s before and after a tummy tuck?What is a fleur de lis tummy tuck, and who needs one?Will insurance ever cover a tummy tuck or panniculectomy after major weight loss?What happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck?How do fibroids affect whether you can have a tummy tuck?Can you combine a tummy tuck with breast surgery, a BBL, or a thigh lift?What does tummy tuck recovery actually look like day one to week six?Does a tummy tuck remove belly fat, or just skin?Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this is a podcast for women who have always wished they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.All the B's covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.Who are the B's? The all-female team working closely with Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgeryWatch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery7487Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.comCo-hosts: Dr. Katerina Gallus and Brianna LempeProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producer: Mary Ellen ClarksonEngineering: Victoria ChengTheme music: Rear View, Nbhd NickCover Art: Dan ChildsAll the B's is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
Up to 80 percent of visible facial aging traces back to decades of unprotected UV exposure, not birthdays — and Dr. Kat Gallus says almost nobody walks into her office asking to look more weathered. She and Bri debunk the myths people still believe about tanning: that peptide tanning is a safer shortcut, that a base tan protects you from burning, that cloudy skies are a free pass. They break down what sun damage actually looks like on skin — brown spots, texture changes, and the white patches that show up when pigment cells finally give out — and why melasma needs a completely different treatment plan than ordinary sun spots. Then they introduce Restore SD's newest laser platform, the Sciton Joule, including the BBL Heroic and the Halo Tribrid, which layers three wavelengths into one treatment.Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus.Trending stories:TMZ, Celebrate Madonna's 68th Birthday with Her Hottest Shots Through The YearsYahoo Entertainment, Carly Simon Says Having Skin Cancer Surgery on Her Face Made Her "More Self-Conscious About Being Seen in Public"SurvivorNet, "Nobody's Exempt From This": Actress Brooke Shields Says Skin Pre-Cancer Diagnosis Made Her Realize She's Not "Invincible"Questions answered by this episode:What percentage of facial aging is actually caused by sun exposure?Does a base tan really protect your skin from burning?Is SPF 100 actually better than SPF 50?Can you get sun damage through a car window?What's the difference between sun spots, melasma, and hyperpigmentation?Is peptide tanning (Melanotan) safe?How long do you have to stay off spray tanner before a laser treatment?What's the difference between BBL, Moxi, and the Halo Tribrid laser?Can melasma be treated with BBL?How do you prep your skin before a laser treatment for sun damage?About All the B'sHosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this is a podcast for women who have always wished they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.All the B's covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.Who are the B's? The all-female team working closely with Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgeryWatch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery7487Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.comCo-hosts: Dr. Katerina Gallus & Brianna LempeProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producer: Mary Ellen ClarksonEngineering: Victoria ChengTheme music: Rear View, Nbhd NickCover Art: Dan ChildsAll the B's is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
Bra cup size is a made-up number — it isn't even standardized between two bras in your own closet, and it definitely isn't standardized between two plastic surgeons. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down how to actually land on a breast implant size you'll love: the measurements that matter (band width, how much space sits between your breasts, how much tissue you start with), why wish pics only help when the woman in them looks like you, and why "I want a full C" tells a surgeon almost nothing.They get honest about profiles, why saline is basically over, what "gummy" means now that every gel is cohesive, over-the-muscle versus under, and the real trade-offs behind a Preserve by Motiva breast augmentation. Plus a myth-or-reality rapid fre round and the truth about boob greed.Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat GallusTrending storiesPeople, Jason Kelce Is Amazed That Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Photos Haven’t Leaked: ‘It’s Remarkable’E! News, Taylor Swift's wedding dress details: she wore Dior for the Travis Kelce ceremonyPage 6, Jill Zarin’s daughter Ally Shapiro reveals she got a boob job after 50-pound GLP-1 weight loss (RHONY)InStyle, Kelly Ripa reveals the cosmetic procedure she got on her butt as a "desperate measure"RADAR, Kelly Ripa Teases Idea of Getting Trendy New Breast Augmentation on ShowQuestions answered by this episodeWhat does "full C" actually mean for a boob job?How do I choose the right breast implant size?Does my bra band size change what cup size I'll be after implants?What's the difference between moderate, high, and ultra-high profile implants?Is saline or silicone better for breast implants?What does "gummy bear" implant really mean?Should I get my implants over or under the muscle?What is a Preserve (no-cut) breast augmentation and who is it for?Do breast implants really have to be replaced every 10 years?How do I use wish pics to pick my implant size?Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this is a podcast for women who have always wished they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.All the B's covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.Who are the B's? The all-female team working closely with Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgeryWatch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery7487Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.comCo-hosts: Dr. Katerina Gallus & Brianna LempeProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producer: Mary Ellen ClarksonEngineering: Victoria ChengTheme music: Rear View, Nbhd NickCover Art: Dan ChildsAll the B's is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
Bri knew something was wrong after her surgery. The surgeon told her she was probably fine. She wasn't, and the photo of that hematoma is right here. Dr. G and Bri open with Bri's own post-op complication, then break down every way a breast augmentation can go sideways: rupture, capsular contracture, infection, hematoma, double bubble, and malposition. They cover what to actually panic about, what your body quietly does with leaked silicone, and why nobody with implants gets to skip the idea of a second surgery someday.Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus.Trending stories:Y! Entertainment, Kelly Killoren Bensimon Endured a ‘Really Difficult Time’ During Ruptured Breast Implant Emergency, Cancer ScareE! Online, Mandy Moore Shares Look at Loose Skin After Welcoming 3 Kids (July 17)TMZ, Tom Holland Fuels Zendaya Marriage Rumors With 'Odyssey' JokeE! Online, Prince Harry Attends TIME Event in NYC After King Charles Reunion Questions answered by this episode:What are the most common breast implant complications?How do I know if my breast implant ruptured?What's the difference between a saline and a silicone implant rupture?What is capsular contracture and what causes it?Is a ruptured silicone implant a medical emergency?Can silicone from a ruptured implant spread to your lymph nodes?What is a double bubble deformity after breast augmentation?What are the early warning signs of a breast implant infection?How long can you safely wait to fix a ruptured implant?Do breast implants have to be replaced, and how often?Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this is a podcast for women who have always wished they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.All the B's covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.Who are the B's? The all-female team working closely with Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgeryWatch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery7487Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.comCo-hosts: Dr. Katerina Gallus & Brianna LempeProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producer: Mary Ellen ClarksonEngineering: Victoria ChengTheme music: Rear View, Nbhd NickCover Art: Dan ChildsAll the B's is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
Everyone posts the after photo. Nobody films day two, when your hair is unwashed, the purple marker won't budge, and getting off the couch is a project.Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through a real breast augmentation recovery hour by hour and week by week — the nerve zingers, the one side that always hurts more, when swelling actually peaks, and the exact moment you should stop reading Reddit and call the office. First, they get into the wedding of the century and one very confusing bouquet.Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat GallusTrending stories:Page Six, Avril Lavigne Wins Handbag Raffle The Tab, Sparkle Megan revealed the horrifying real reason she removed her implants before Love Is Blind Questions answered by this episode:What is breast augmentation recovery like day by day?How long does it take to recover from a boob job?Is breast augmentation recovery painful?When can you go back to the gym after breast implants?What are nerve zingers after breast augmentation?How do you know if you have a hematoma after a boob job?Why does one breast hurt more than the other after surgery?When should you call your surgeon after breast augmentation?Can you get a boob job without narcotic pain medication?Do smaller breast implants heal faster?Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this is a podcast for women who have always wished they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.All the B's covers aesthetics and plastic surgery through the lens of trending pop culture stories and celebrity gossip.Who are the B's? The all-female team working closely with Dr. Gallus every day at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Getting plastic surgery is a big deal, and they go the extra mile to make sure you feel super comfortable and know exactly what's going on.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to restoresdplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Gallus and the team on Instagram @restoresdplasticsurgeryWatch Dr. Gallus and Bri on YouTube @restoresdplasticsurgery7487Got a question for us? Send us a message or leave us a voicemail at itsthebs.comCo-hosts: Dr. Katerina Gallus & Brianna LempeProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producer: Mary Ellen ClarksonEngineering: Victoria ChengTheme music: Rear View, Nbhd NickCover Art: Dan ChildsAll the B's is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
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